NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[iAsk]

verykiasu2010:

iAsk:

He only got a Honorable Mention. Does that help? But in NSW, he got distinction.
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]how did you son fare in his P5 NMOS ?

sorry to deflat your ego a bit, there are many many pupils with NSW distinctions

if you get NMOS gold, SMOPS platinum, RIPWMC 95th percentile or higher, that will be a good indication and NUSH will invite you[/quote]Is ok. Iam prepared to try on phrase 2. Like what say, DSA, will try but i also know it is going to be difficult... As he is only good in sch text only. Thanks.

[verykiasu2010]

iAsk:

verykiasu2010:

[quote=\"iAsk\"]He only got a Honorable Mention. Does that help? But in NSW, he got distinction.

sorry to deflat your ego a bit, there are many many pupils with NSW distinctions

if you get NMOS gold, SMOPS platinum, RIPWMC 95th percentile or higher, that will be a good indication and NUSH will invite you

Is ok. Iam prepared to try on phrase 2. Like what say, DSA, will try but i also know it is going to be difficult... As he is only good in sch text only. Thanks.[/quote]don't just give up yet. You never know - the DSA test and camp could be very easy for you

like I mentioned before, my friend's kid did well in DSA @ NUSH, but only got 240 in PSLE, and this is not the only one

[studylikemad]

They are

having an open house on 9 april,9 am to 3 pm

[jtoh]

verykiasu2010:

don't just give up yet. You never know - the DSA test and camp could be very easy for you

like I mentioned before, my friend's kid did well in DSA @ NUSH, but only got 240 in PSLE, and this is not the only one

Presumably this kid scored A* for Math and Science?

[sautille]

verykiasu2010:

sautille:

[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]
90% of the intake is chosen at phase 1 of DSA. the other 10% given out after PSLE result is released. Based on reported intake of 140 for 2011 Sec 1, that means 14 were offered to applicants after PSLE result were released

Thanks for sharing the figures. My question is whether intake means number of COs given out. If not, then how COs/WL were given out and out of which 140 accepted.

Many thanks for any pointers.

logically speaking, 90% of the 140 is CO given out at DSA phase 1.

if not, when ?[/quote]Apolgies for not making myself clear. I'd like to find out the chance of getting into NUSH for those on WL during Phase 1, and hence am asking how many were put on WL and how many of those wait-listed eventually were admitted to NUSH during the 2010 DSA.

[walterp]

sautille:

verykiasu2010:

[quote=\"sautille\"]
Thanks for sharing the figures. My question is whether intake means number of COs given out. If not, then how COs/WL were given out and out of which 140 accepted.

Many thanks for any pointers.

logically speaking, 90% of the 140 is CO given out at DSA phase 1.

if not, when ?

Apolgies for not making myself clear. I'd like to find out the chance of getting into NUSH for those on WL during Phase 1, and hence am asking how many were put on WL and how many of those wait-listed eventually were admitted to NUSH during the 2010 DSA.[/quote]I would suggest you read page 1 -3 of this thread. There are some answers there. I believe most on WL ( believe is not a big list) do get admitted finally if they indicate it as first-choice school in DSA preference option.

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

verykiasu2010:

don't just give up yet. You never know - the DSA test and camp could be very easy for you

like I mentioned before, my friend's kid did well in DSA @ NUSH, but only got 240 in PSLE, and this is not the only one

Presumably this kid scored A* for Math and Science?

exactly. they are not looking for all-rounder

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

verykiasu2010:

don't just give up yet. You never know - the DSA test and camp could be very easy for you

like I mentioned before, my friend's kid did well in DSA @ NUSH, but only got 240 in PSLE, and this is not the only one

Presumably this kid scored A* for Math and Science?

exactly. they are not looking for all-rounder

[sautille]

walterp:

I would suggest you read page 1 -3 of this thread. There are some answers there. I believe most on WL ( believe is not a big list) do get admitted finally if they indicate it as first-choice school in DSA preference option.

I did try to read the earlier discussions. Am just trying to get more updated information for the 2010 DSA.

Many thanks to verykiasu2010 and walterp for your replies

[DVL]

I am new to the forum. My DS was admitted to NUSH via DSA this year and I could share some of my experiences. Contrary to what most people believed, NUSH is looking for all rounders with strong inclination towards Maths & Science. There is an essay writing component in the 2nd round of the selection test - so English is an important criteria too. I believe it is the objective of the school to develop talents and produce graduates who are excellent in technical fields and at the same time, good at other areas such as music, art etc - the type of A*STAR scholars preferred by Philip Yeo. While it is true that the school does admit kids with T score of 240 but I believe this is because the school does not view PSLE as the ultimate assessment of one’s intelligence. To the school, PSLE score is just one of the many criteria. The school has its own selection methodology and they are very confident of its own selection tests. Because of the rigour of their curriculum, the school is very selective and I believe they put more emphasis on suitability more than academic achievements. This is a school that does not stress too much about examinations (70% continual assessment and 30% examination) but is very keen to provide a learning environment for its students and stretch their limits. Without the limitations of the A Level curriculum, they are able to push the envelop further. I do share their belief that examination should not be an end game to one’s education.